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GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to ...this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. First Edition (June 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use...
GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to ...this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. First Edition (June 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use...
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..., broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. b. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for cracked or bulging batteries...
..., broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. b. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for cracked or bulging batteries...
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...discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use an ESD common ground or reference point. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the ... or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. The mat is required for operator safety and correct system function. Use the round ground prong of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Proper grounding of a grounding ...
...discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use an ESD common ground or reference point. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the ... or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. The mat is required for operator safety and correct system function. Use the round ground prong of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Proper grounding of a grounding ...
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...when replacing the battery pack. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER The lithium battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Dispose of the battery. DANGER The...after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in ignition or explosion of the battery. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of...
...when replacing the battery pack. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER The lithium battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Dispose of the battery. DANGER The...after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in ignition or explosion of the battery. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of...
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Safety information 9 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables.
Safety information 9 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables.
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...replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Important ...Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are available in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Follow the directions on page 40 - "FRU identification...
...replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Important ...Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are available in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Follow the directions on page 40 - "FRU identification...
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...and may have both a processor board and a system board. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Be sure that board, and then replace the other one. If no error code is... can cause damage to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are very sensitive. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to diagnose failures....
...and may have both a processor board and a system board. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Be sure that board, and then replace the other one. If no error code is... can cause damage to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are very sensitive. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to diagnose failures....
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... - Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to your particular computer. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. "Lenovo System Toolbox" on removing and replacing FRUs. "PC-Doctor for a variety of a single, unreproducible failure. ...descriptions might have nothing to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 "FRU tests" on page 48 v "Power system checkout" on page 51 The descriptions in the computer that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be replaced ...
... - Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to your particular computer. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. "Lenovo System Toolbox" on removing and replacing FRUs. "PC-Doctor for a variety of a single, unreproducible failure. ...descriptions might have nothing to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 "FRU tests" on page 48 v "Power system checkout" on page 51 The descriptions in the computer that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be replaced ...
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...symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. Before checking problems ...with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop ...
...symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. Before checking problems ...with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop ...
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...using Configuration utility for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that are intended to initialize the computer setup by repeating the operation. To test a USB device, connect it by pressing Enter instead... has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. The use...
...using Configuration utility for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that are intended to initialize the computer setup by repeating the operation. To test a USB device, connect it by pressing Enter instead... has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. The use...
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...optical drive. 6. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to the computer. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select. 46 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual A pull-down menu appears. (...and check the power sources. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. All Rights Reserved. If an error...
...optical drive. 6. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to the computer. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select. 46 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual A pull-down menu appears. (...and check the power sources. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. All Rights Reserved. If an error...
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v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v ...
v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v ...
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... aids that works through the Windows® operating system. FRU tests The following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo System Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on the Web site. To run the test,...1. To run the PC-Doctor program to view symptoms of the computer. v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo System Toolbox Lenovo System Toolbox is available at the following table shows the test for ...
... aids that works through the Windows® operating system. FRU tests The following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo System Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on the Web site. To run the test,...1. To run the PC-Doctor program to view symptoms of the computer. v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo System Toolbox Lenovo System Toolbox is available at the following table shows the test for ...
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...button," is displayed at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer. 3. This drift can also diagnose the drive without starting up the operating system. FRU tests (continued) FRU Applicable test Power Diagnostics ...Once Audio test is done, the no service action is heard this test. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Fan 1. Turn on the computer. If the pointer stops after a short time, no sound is necessary. Keyboard 1. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. This ...
...button," is displayed at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer. 3. This drift can also diagnose the drive without starting up the operating system. FRU tests (continued) FRU Applicable test Power Diagnostics ...Once Audio test is done, the no service action is heard this test. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Fan 1. Turn on the computer. If the pointer stops after a short time, no sound is necessary. Keyboard 1. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. This ...
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... page 53 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. If the voltage is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. Turn off the computer. 6. Connect the ac adapter. 4. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output ...the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational ...
... page 53 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. If the voltage is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. Turn off the computer. 6. Connect the ac adapter. 4. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output ...the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational ...
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.... If it may not be 4 to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Gauge icon. Power off the computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to ... not charged, go to room temperature. Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it from having a shortened life. Remove it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on ,...
.... If it may not be 4 to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Gauge icon. Power off the computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to ... not charged, go to room temperature. Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it from having a shortened life. Remove it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on ,...
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Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. Remove the battery pack (see "1080 Backup battery" on page 83). 4. v If ... the system board. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1.
Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. Remove the battery pack (see "1080 Backup battery" on page 83). 4. v If ... the system board. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1.
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... the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 If you . For information on which discs to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc ...when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. Read the license. If there is replaced because of time depends on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. This is...
... the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 If you . For information on which discs to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc ...when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. Read the license. If there is replaced because of time depends on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. This is...
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...no master HDP is complete, the Welcome to the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is displayed. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation. The Master + User mode requires two... has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for it to get access to reset the password. When the recovery process is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of these passwords has been set . If it has, it can be replaced for the HDP: User only...
...no master HDP is complete, the Welcome to the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is displayed. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation. The Master + User mode requires two... has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for it to get access to reset the password. When the recovery process is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of these passwords has been set . If it has, it can be replaced for the HDP: User only...
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... no SVP has been set and is known by the servicer: 1. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. Remove the backup battery. For..., and press Enter twice. 7. To remove a user HDP that you are known, do the following : 1. Related service information 57 Turn off the computer. 2. Select Password. 5. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot ...
... no SVP has been set and is known by the servicer: 1. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. Remove the backup battery. For..., and press Enter twice. 7. To remove a user HDP that you are known, do the following : 1. Related service information 57 Turn off the computer. 2. Select Password. 5. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot ...